Giant pit discovered by hiker on Google Maps confirmed to be 390 million-year-old meteor impact crater
A camper using Google Maps has identified a previously unknown 25km wide meteor impact crater in Canada dating back 390 million years.
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The discovery of a 390 million-year-old meteor impact crater in Canada, initially spotted on Google Maps by a hiker, was confirmed by scientists. The crater, located in rugged Canadian terrain, remained hidden for millions of years before its accidental discovery. The story quieted without further updates or developments beyond the initial confirmation.
Epilogue added 52d ago, after coverage quieted.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 8 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
- Primary Driver: A camper using Google Maps has identified a previously unknown 25km wide meteor impact crater in Canada dating back 390 million years.
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A hiker planning a camping trip identified an unusual circular land formation using Google Maps. The site, now identified as the Uhackatik crater, is located in rugged Canadian terrain. Researchers have confirmed the geological feature is a meteor impact site dating back 390 million years.
Coverage from outlets including CBC, WION, Live Science, and The Planetary Society highlights the accidental nature of the discovery via digital mapping tools. Reports focus on the age of the formation and its size, measuring 25 kilometers in diameter. Future updates will likely depend on further geological analysis of the site.
Coverage does not yet specify upcoming field research expeditions or the implications of the discovery for regional geological mapping.
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Quick answers
How was the crater discovered?
A hiker spotted a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a camping trip.
Where is the crater located?
The crater is located in rugged terrain within Canada.
How old is the Uhackatik crater?
The crater is estimated to be 390 million years old.
Sources (9)
- More than one way to make an impact The Planetary Society · 55d ago
- 25km meteor crater in rugged Canadian terrain remained hidden for 390 million years WION · 55d ago
- Camper Accidentaly Discovers Ancient Meteor Crater on Google Maps PetaPixel · 55d ago
- He saw a pit on Google Maps. It turned out to be a 390-million-year-old meteor crater CBC · 55d ago
- Canada man spots unusual circular pit on Google Maps, scientists say it may be a 390-million-year-old mete The Economic Times · 55d ago
- Canadian man noticed a strange hole on Google Maps while planning a camping trip, and it turned out to be a 390-million-year-old meteor crater The Times of India · 55d ago
- A man zoomed into Google Maps—and may have uncovered a 390 million year old secret hidden on Earth Business Today · 55d ago
- Uhackatik crater in Canada The Planetary Society · 55d ago
- Giant pit discovered by hiker on Google Maps confirmed to be 390 million-year-old meteor impact crater Live Science · 55d ago broke it first
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